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Oswego native named Oswego?s new assistant village administrator

The Village of Oswego has hired Jean Bueche as its new assistant village administrator. Bueche grew up and attended local schools in Oswego and will offer a unique perspective to the role. She will serve on the Village?s management team and collaborate with other departments on major projects including Wolfs Crossing improvements and the connection to Lake Michigan water. Bueche will also oversee the Village?s community relations, purchasing and human resources, including labor negotiations.

Bueche brings 10 years of experience in the public sector, most recently as human resources director for the Village of Schaumburg where she has been responsible for labor negotiations, creating policies and preparing the department's budget. Her experience also includes serving as a management analyst and administrative services coordinator for the Village of Hinsdale where she performed several duties related to collective bargaining, employee relations, finance and administration.

She holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a minor in political science from Illinois State University, and a master's degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University. During her undergraduate studies, she interned at the Oswego Police Department. Bueche is a Certified Labor Relations Professional through the National Public Labor Relations Association and a Senior Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resource Management.

?We are very excited to welcome Jean to this vital role,? Village President Ryan Kauffman said. ?Her skills, experience and hometown spirit will enhance our hard-working team.?

"I am honored and humbled to have been chosen?as the next assistant village administrator for Oswego. I look forward to working with the exceptional staff, Village Board and the community,"?said Bueche.

Bueche begins her new role on December 18.